Shona-Speaking Tutor Required - Learner with Complex Needs
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Posted: 08/07/2026
- £30 - £35 per hour
- Stevenage, Hertfordshire
- Temporary
Shona-Speaking Tutor Required - Learner with Complex Needs
We are seeking a Shona-speaking tutor to support a 14-year-old learner with complex needs who is based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
Learner Profile
The learner relocated to the UK from Zimbabwe and comes from a Zimbabwean family where Shona is the primary language spoken at home. The learner has very limited English, so the tutor must be fluent in Shona to enable effective communication and learning.
The learner is friendly, resilient, and motivated to achieve positive outcomes for her future. She has settled well into education in the UK and benefits from a supportive, small-group learning environment.
Additional Needs
- Severely visually impaired (registered blind)
- Diagnosed with Optic Neuropathy
- Able to read Braille
- Requires a patient, understanding, and adaptable tutor who can provide accessible learning support
Tutor Requirements
- Fluent in Shona (essential)
- Experience supporting learners with additional or complex needs
- Experience working with visually impaired learners and/or Braille users would be highly desirable
- Able to build confidence, engagement, and independence through a person-centred approach
Tuition Details
- Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
- Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week
- Rate: £30-£35 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Safah Mahmood
Lead Consultant